Impending Delays: Government Shutdown's Ripple Effect on U.S. Air Traffic
Published on: Oct. 24, 2025, 10:39 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned that flight delays may increase as air traffic controllers miss paychecks amid a prolonged government shutdown. The FAA's academy funding is dwindling, risking further disruptions, especially during the holiday travel season, as a rise in controller absences has already been observed.
